Who is Veronica Hamel and where is she today?

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Veronica Hamel’s charm and beauty paved her way to a modeling career early in life and that led to an acting career which left her with over 50 acting credits under her belt.

Born in 1943 in Philadelphia, to a father who was a carpenter and a mother who was a housewife, Veronica had a strict Catholic upbringing. “My working-class background made me hungry for things, and more ambitious, possibly because there’s so far to go. You need a great deal of courage. It gives you a certain incentive when you’re brought up in a background where you’re not afforded many luxuries,” Veronica told The Buffalo News in 1982.

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When she was 17, this beautiful lady started her modeling career and soon after a role in the 1971 neo-noir crime thriller Klute followed. However, of all the roles she’s ever landed, that of gorgeous and intelligent public defender Joyce Davenport on the classic TV series Hill Street Blues is her most prominent one.

Back then, her character was one of the most fierce female characters on TV, something many men didn’t like her for.

“It took them a while to realize that here is someone you haven’t had to cope with before. That’s what threw everybody off,” Veronica shared with The Buffalo News in 1982.

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Comparing herself to the character that marked her career, Veronica said that although they were similar, she was in fact different than Joyce Davenport in some ways.

“How am I different to Joyce? I’m crazier, more emotional – you don’t have to scratch deep to get a reaction from me – I laugh more, I’m sillier,” the actress told The Courier-News in 1983.

During the filming of Hill Street Blues and after the end of the series, Veronica worked on other films and series, among which the CBS drama miniseries Jacqueline Susann’s Valley Of The Dolls, the 1983 made-for-TV film Sessions, the CBS drama miniseries Kane & Abel, the 1988 romantic comedy film A New Life, and Taking Care Of Business, among the rest. She was also part of ABC’s incredibly popular drama Lost from 2003 to 2010. 

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She was offered the role of Kelly Garrett on Charlie’s Angels but she refused it.

Speaking of that decision, she said, “My business people were in tears, had strokes, convulsion, when I told them I didn’t want to be an angel in 1976.”

Speaking of her acting career, which she retired from in 2010, Veronica said, “I’ve been very fortunate, and I don’t take it for granted. I started working when I was 13. There’s a wonderful tradition in France where you pour a little wine back into the earth. You can’t just be a taker. You have to give something back, or everything just dries up.”

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Veronica has only been married once. Her marriage to actor Michael Irving lasted from 1971 to 1981.

At the age of 70, this woman still looks as stunning as ever.

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The incredible story of billionaire Marcel Amphoux and his wife Sandrine Devillard

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Marcel Amphoux was a man who led quite a quiet life. He was the resident of the stunningly beautiful French village of Puy-Saint-Pierre, a jewel nestled in a valley surrounded by snow-covered peaks in the heart of the Alps.

Marcel lived in a wooden cabin, but over the years, the worth of the several acres of land around the Alps he owned grew plenty, turning him into a millionaire. This, however, hadn’t affected his personality even a bit. He stayed as humble as ever and even built simple chalets and invited some of his family and friends to live there for free.

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Many business owners and real estate agencies tried to persuade him to sell his land which was surrounded by exclusive ski centers and luxurious hotels, but he refused each time.

One day, an attractive blonde Parisian named Sandrine Devillard knocked on Marcel’s door. She as well came with an offer for his land, but Marcel said no once again. She then invited him to dinner and the two became a thing.

She was from Paris and he spent his entire life all by himself, living without electricity or running water, so everyone believed she was there for his money. On top of it, she was 21 years his junior.

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A year later, the two tied the knot at a wedding ceremony attended by almost every resident of the tiny village.

While she was dressed in an elegant and expensive shiny burgundy dress, Marcel, as always, wore old shabby clothes.

Being convinced that she was a gold digger who married Marcel for his money, his family and friends were against the marriage.

“People were booing and jeering. They all knew Marcel well and considered that Sandrine was solely after his property and money,” villager Jacques told the Daily Express.

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What made everyone even more suspicious of Sandrine was that she continued living in Paris while Marcel stayed in his cabin.

“Marcel is a man from the Middle Ages, even prehistoric times,” Sandrine explained. “I am a true Parisian. I still live there. But I visit my husband as often as I can. To see him and to make him smile.”

Around a year after the wedding, Marcel, Sandrine, and two of her friends were involved in a car accident in which Marcel lost his life. Sandrine and her friends survived.

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His family believed Marcel was in fact killed but there was no evidence.

Soon after his passing, Sandrine, who believed was the sole heir of her husband’s land and fortune, she demanded from the family members to move out of the cabins Marcel built for them.

However, shortly after, his will emerged. It turned out that Marcel finally decided to listen to his family and friends and left everything to them, leaving his wife with nothing.

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As she couldn’t accept the reality, Sandrine accused the heirs of forging Marcel’s signature and took the case to court. However, according to the French newspaper Dici, the court deemed the signature to be authentic in 2016.

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Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ cause of death revealed

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With the passing of DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, the world of dance lost a legend.

The saddest part of this loss is the fact that this man who brought laughter and joy wherever he went was suffering in silence and was battling depression. Sadly, not many were aware of his condition as he hid it behind his gorgeously infectious smile.

tWitch’s unrivaled energy and creativity made him a vital part of the dance community and those who knew him will never forget him and his choreography which was known and recognized far and wide.

The famous DJ was part of The Ellen Degeneres Show from 2014 to the show’s conclusion earlier this year and was promoted to co-executive producer in 2020.

Previously, tWitch was a contestant on MTV’s The Wade Robson Project before becoming a runner-up on Star Search. He also took part in So You Think You Can Dance in 2008, ending season 4 as a runner-up and later returning as an All-Star.

According to reports, he checked into a motel just one mile from his Los Angeles-area house on Monday and nothing spoke trouble. Guests at the hotel Oak Tree Inn in Encino, California, where his body was found, said he didn’t look concerned or in distress.

Allegedly, his body was discovered by a motel’s employee after he missed his checkout time at 11 a.m. Investigators believe tWitch was dropped off by an Uber.

The cause of death has officially been ruled out as a suicide, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner.

As reported by TMZ, officers found a left by the late DJ where he wrote of the past challenges he faced. Allegedly, it further read that he could not continue to go on. It is not clear what past challenges Twitch was referring to in the note. No further details have been released.

The news of his passing was shared by his wife, Allison Holker. In a statement for People, she wrote, “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us.

“Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.

“To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. I am certain there won’t be a day that goes by that we won’t honour his memory.”

“We ask for privacy during this difficult time for myself and especially for our three children. Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you.”

Rest in peace, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss.

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Michael J. Fox struggles to walk due to Parkinson’s Disease, trolls attack him online until son rescues him

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When Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he was just 29 years old and was at the peak of his acting career. He disclosed his condition with the public in 1998 and semi-retired from acting two years later as his health worsened. It took young Michael a lot of time to accept the reality, but he finally decided to make the best out of his life despite the struggles the disease forced him to face.

Along with his wife, Michael established the Michael J. Fox Foundation whose goal is finding cure for Parkinson’s disease through funded research. The organization is currently the largest non-profit funder of Parkinson’s disease research in the world. His dedication to helping patients with the disease he suffers from himself placed him on the 2007 Time Magazine’s list of 100 people “whose power, talent or moral example is transforming the world.”

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Although he continued acting after the diagnosis, his work was mainly focused on lending his voice in films like Stuart Little and Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire.

The actor has written four books, Lucky Man: A Memoir (2002), Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist (2009), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future: Twists and Turns and Lessons Learned (2010) and his fourth, No Time Like the Future, released on November 17, 2021.

He recently revealed that his short term memory is shot and he has difficulties remembering the lines.

A few years ago, he experienced yet another health scare when he started falling down for no reason and it appeared he had a problem with his spinal cord and he needed to do something about it.

“I was told it was benign but if it stayed static I would have diminished feeling in my legs and difficulty moving. Then all of a sudden I started falling – a lot. It was getting ridiculous. I was trying to parse what was Parkinson’s and what was the spinal thing. But it came to the point where it was probably necessary to have surgery,” he said as per The New York Times.

Sadly, his problems were far from over. “I did it all,” he said, “and eventually people asked me to do some acting. Last August I was supposed to go to work. I woke up, walked into the kitchen to get breakfast, misstepped and I went down. I fractured the hell out of my arm and I ended up getting 19 pins and a plate. It was such a blow.”

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The actor has never let his optimism leave his life. Speaking to AARP he said, “If you can find something to be grateful for, then optimism is sustainable. At 60, I just feel like, in spite of this thing I carry every day, I love my life, I love my wife, I love my kids … Parkinson’s is just this thing that’s attached to my life. It isn’t the driver … I’m really lucky, and I try to spread that luck around.”

During a latest appearance in New York, Michael had troubles walking on stage due to his tremor but the fans kept cheering his name.

Sometimes, however, Michael does receive mean comments from internet trolls. Just recently, he was offended by an internet user and he decided to answer back, but as he wasn’t certain as what to reply, he asked his son Sam, 33, for help. Sam told him to only write “SMH.” When Michael asked what that meant, Sam told him to trust him.

Soon after, the actor received a reply from the mean commenter which read, “That’s the funniest thing I’ve ever read in my life. You’re the king of the internet. I apologize for anything I said to you.”

It was then that Sam explained to Michael that the acronym stood for “shaking my head.”

Michael’s children, as well as his loving wife of over 30 years, always have his back, and that makes him a hell of a lucky man.

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Sharon Osbourne experiences health scare and is rushed to the hospital

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Sharon Osbourne was reported to have experienced health scare while filming an episode of Night of Terror, although it has initially been reported that she was working on an episode of Ghost Adventures.

According to the Ventura County Fire Department, they responded to an unspecified emergency call at a historic hotel in Santa Paula at around 6:30 p.m.

The reason for Sharon’s hospitalization remains unclear. What we know is that she has been released from the hospital, according to her son Jake’s Instagram post.

“Ok, here is what I’ll say – first things first MY MOTHER WASN’T FILMING AN EPISODE OF @ghostadventures,” he posted on Saturday. “She was filming an episode of Night of Terror with me. Hahaha.”

His post further read, “Now that we have made that clear…She has been given the all clear from her medical team and is now home. Thank you to everyone who has reached out with love and support.

“As to what happened to my mum – I’m gonna leave it to her to share about it when she’s ready.”

Sadly, when it comes to their health, the last couple of years have been quite challenging for the Osbournes.

Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon’s husband, has been experiencing health issues ever since his quad-bike accident in 2003. In 2019, he was forced to undergo a surgery after he experienced yet another life-threatening fall and dislodged metal screws in his spine.

“I went to the bathroom in the middle of the night, lost my balance, and landed flat on my face,” Ozzy explained.

“When I fell to the ground, I noticed a large white flash and said to myself, ‘you’ve finally accomplished it now.’

“I knew it was serious, and I thought I was paralyzed; thus, I remarked very gently to Sharon, ‘Sharon, I can’t move.’ It appears that I’ve broken my neck. Dial 9-1-1 for an ambulance.”

In 2020, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Recently, he underwent yet another major surgery and photos of him show him walking using a cane.

Ozzy, who is British, expressed his wish to return back home to England.

Speaking of his life in America, the Black Sabbath lead singer said, “It’s a very weird place to live right now.” 

The singer told the Observer, “Everything’s f*cking ridiculous there. I’m fed up with people getting killed every day. God knows how many people have been shot in school shootings. And there was that mass shooting in Vegas at that concert … it’s f*cking crazy.

“And I don’t want to die in America. I don’t want to be buried in f*cking Forest Lawn. I’m English. I want to be back. But saying that, if my wife said we’ve got to go and live in Timbuktu, I’ll go. But, no, it’s just time for me to come home.”

We wish the Osbournes only the best in the years to come and we hope they would be able to overcome every obstacle that comes on their way.

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King Charles presents ‘ungracious and unkind’ side after lashing out on Camilla in public, expert claims

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Queen Elizabeth II’s passing and Charles acceding to the throne marked a new era for Britain.

When the late Queen was crowned some 70 years ago, Charles was just a three-year-old boy, who was totally unaware that the event he attended laid the foundation for him to become King one day.

Now that he became King of England, Charles has his hands full, and along with his, his wife Camilla who will be crowned Queen Consort.

When his mother was crowned in 1954, over 8,000 guests were in attendance at the coronation, and 129 nations were officially represented. King Charles is now allegedly planning to significantly reduce that number on his coronation which is planned to take place next year.

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The Palace has confirmed May 6, 2023, to be the date when King Charles’ becomes King of Britain. The coronation, which is given the code-name “Operation Golden Orb,” is set to take place in Westminster Abbey.

The statement regarding this special event Britain hasn’t seen since June 2, 1953, when Queen Elizabeth became the head of monarchy, states that King Charles’ coronation “will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.”

Further, the statement reads that “The Coronation is a solemn religious service, together with an occasion for celebration and pageantry.”

It was reported that the initial date of the ceremony was planned to be June 3, a day after what would have marked the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation, but May 6 is as significant, at least for the Sussexes, who celebrate Archie’s birthday on that day.

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When it comes to Harry and Meghan, no one knows with certainty whether they will attend the coronation. The rift between them and the royals seems to be getting deeper since the release of their Netflix documentary and the upcoming memoir by Prince Harry titled Spare.

The trailer for the much anticipated documentary featured Meghan Markle and Prince Harry caused quite a stir. At the very beginning, Harry could be heard saying, “No one sees what is happening behind closed doors. I had to do everything I could to protect my family,” while Meghan, who was showed wiping tears at one particular moment, says, “When the stakes are this high, doesn’t it make more sense to hear our story from us?” 

Now that the episodes aired, the members of the Firm haven’t issued any comments but royal insiders claim they are not happy.

One person that is believed to be doing everything in their power to smooth things down is Camilla.

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Last week, she and the King took a visit of the Welsh town of Wrexham. They greeted the public in the city center, and then Charles felt like it was time to go but Camilla was still preoccupied talking to someone else further down the street. Charles apparently got frustrated and asked from his aids to tell Camilla to hurry up.

“Can we try and get her back again? Please, we need to go. I was trying to wait for her, but she goes on,” King Charles said, obviously perturbed.

Judi James, a body language expert, shared her thoughts on Charles’ behavior with Daily Express.

She believes that Charles not only showed off his temper, but also his disloyalty towards his wife.

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“There are no signs of good humour here, just a man pleading to his entourage to get him out of his situation and on to his next booking,” she said.

“I know people are creating empathetic links by saying this is a common theme between husbands and wives and that it makes Charles seem more human, but his wife is the new Queen and he is making a very public scene about her that lowers her status.”

She then went on to add, “It might be understandable that Charles is under a lot of pressure recently, but his mother provided the perfect role model when it came to carrying on with the job without complaining or showing any signs of disloyalty to her nearest and dearest. To speak of his key supporter and fan in this way is ungracious and unkind.”

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“Charles really should have popped back to speak to her in person rather than sounding irritated to other people, or maybe grinned fondly to register ongoing affection,” James said.

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Justin Timberlake heartfelt condolences

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Depression is a silent killer. Many people who experience it suffer in silence before deciding that can’t put up with that feeling any longer.

The tragic passing of the well-known DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, 40, who was part of The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2014 to the show’s conclusion earlier this year, is yet another example that we should pay close attention to those around us and help them fight depression before it becomes too late.

tWitch’s death was ruled as a suicide and many of his family and friends can’t believe that someone who produced such joyful music could be experiencing so much pain.

One of those people who were left devastated by tWitch’s passing is singer Justin Timberlake who has been the DJ’s friend for almost two decades.

Timberlake expressed his sadness and encouraged everyone to be more caring and look for one another.

tWiche’s loss touched the dance community to the core. He was a vital part of it and his choreography and dance routines have been known worldwide.

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss was loved by many and he brought joy wherever he went.

Jojo Siwa, co-judge on So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) tWitch was a part of, posted a touching tribute to his pal.

“My heart has been shattered into a million pieces. Twitch was a wonderful mentor to me and many others in our SYTYCD family. He brought so much love and light into my life, and I will never forget that.

“He was like a wonderful older brother to me, always encouraging, teaching, giving sound advice, and making me laugh and smile no matter what. That kind of friendship is unique and unusual. We shall all miss him terribly, but we can take solace knowing that he’s now at a better place.”

“Twitch’s wife and three lovely children have my heartfelt love and prayers. We all appreciate his enormous gift, which he shared with us; it would be wonderful to see him again one day (a joke between us that I would forever treasure). Rest assured, Dad, the world will continue to spin in your absence. You are greatly loved brother. Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss, may you rest peacefully in heaven.”

Among the others who paid their tribute to the life and work of this incredible man are Cheryl Burke, a Dancing With the Stars pro who thanked tWitch for “always putting a smile on my face, being so enthusiastic and inspirational.”

Channing Tatum posted a photo of himself and tWitch and expressed his love for his late friend, saying it is beyond his intellect and heart to imagine that tWitch is forever gone.

Rest in peace, tWitch, you are dearly missed and loved.

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Ancient Roman mosaic floor discovered beneath an Italian vineyard

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The Italian neghborhood Negrar di Valpolicella, located near Verona, at the northeast of the country, has been hiding a secret, and archaeologists were finally able to discover it.

As a group of architects had been working at this place, they stumbled upon a remarkable discovery. Under the ground, there was an intact Roman mosaic, a pure historical treasure.

This was in fact a part of a previous discovery of a building, and although archaeologists knew it existed, they spent decades looking for it without success.

The mosaic floor is believed to be built back in the 3rd century AD, and professionals are currently working on finding a way to excavate it without damaging it.

The country is now considering making this mosaic available and open for the public in agreement with the owner of the land under which it had been discovered.

“The result will not come soon and significant resources will be needed. But it’s important, finally, to track the road.”

The excavation work on the Roman Villa started some 30 years ago and then stopped before it continued last summer by a team from the Superintendent of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape of Verona.

Sadly, because of the pandemic, the work was forced to be delayed until recently when this mosaic was found.

When archaeologist Myko Clelland tweeted about it and posted photos, his post had gone viral almost overnight.

God knows what other marvelous objects that witness of the life of people inhabiting this world long before we came to it the Earth is hiding.

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